Monday, November 26, 2012

WOW! It's been 12 consecutive years...soon to be 13! Who knew in the year 2000, when I started Reader's Art in East Lansing, Michigan, that it would still be an annual event 13 years later!

CALL FOR ARTISTS

Reader's
Art 13:New Beginnings

March 8-April 26, 2013

A show of artists books
with a focus on new
beginnings…political or otherwise.

In this election year, it seemed reasonable to
consider new beginnings. Certainly the politicians are always declaring a
"new vision" for America. What new beginnings might you like to see?

While politically motivated work will have an
advantage, all work that deals with the wide open theme of New Beginnings will
be considered.

This is show of ARTISTS BOOKS. All media and structures
that can be construed as a book or refer sufficiently to bookness will be
considered. Artists should send between 3-10 jpg's and a resume and/or artists
statement.

Applications are due Jan 15, 2013

MEDIA

2-d and 3-d are welcome.

All media welcome, all
approaches, even installation and performance. Editions or one of a kind books
and book objects or book
referential work. I am always willing to expand the reaches of book art to the
edges of the known universe and beyond.

HOW TO APPLY

Send accurate slides,photos,
MAC compatible cd-rom of the work you plan to show, with SASE for return, or
Email high quality jpg’s.

Written explanation of the
work is welcomed.

Appointments may be made for
in-person viewing of work.

Accepted artists will be
expected to provide a resume and artist’s statement about their work and press
clippings. Accepted artists will be asked to provide client lists as well.

SALES AT
SUSAN HENSEL GALLERY are encouraged.
but not required. You may send NFS
work.

All work is sold on
consignment. The gallery keeps 40%
of the sale price. The artist
receives 60% of the sale price.

INSURANCE, SHIPPING, SECURITY

Susan Hensel Gallery carries
a basic loss policy that will pay the artist 60% of the sale price in the event
of theft or total loss. The gallery building also has a security system and
residential occupancy.

All shipping costs are the
responsibility of the artist. Accepted work must be
sent with return UPS or FedEX barcoded shipping label enclosed; You can set up
an online account at UPS or FED EX. No charges accrue until your package is
shipped. If a piece sells, return shipping is not charged as the box will not
be shipped. All return shipping MUST be by FEDEX or UPS. No exceptions. No
COD’s.

PUBLICITY

1000 postcards will be
distributed

local, area and national
press kits will be sent

email and fax publicity

and your help planning
guerrilla marketing

DATES and CHECKLIST

• Accepted work due March 1, 2013. Return shipping MUST be
enclosed with the actual pre-paid
labels. Accepted work must be sent with return UPS or
FedEX barcoded shipping label enclosed; You can set up an online account at UPS
or FED EX. No charges accrue until your package is shipped. If a piece sells,
return shipping is not charged as the box will not be shipped. All return
shipping MUST be by FEDEX or UPS. No exceptions. No COD's.

• artists reception Saturday,
March 8, 5-9 pm

• all work picked up at end
of show April 27 -29, please call for times.